[Jewelry making - Article 00380] - Re: [Orchid] Recutting an emerald

[Dave Arens]

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Hi,

>      I got a very small chip on the stone while working and was
>     wondering if it is possible to recut a stone without too much
>     loss. The stone is about 2 carets. 

    The amount of weight loss is dependent on the location, size & depth
    of the damage. To some extent it also depends on what type of
    optical performance you want from the recut stone. If you just want
    the damaged spot repair without concern for the overall appearance
    the weight loss will be minimal. If, however you want good optical
    performance from the stone the weight loss would be greater. 

    Without see the damaged stone it's impossible to hazard a guess
    about weight loss. 

Dave 


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